Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller - 2026 (Brighton)

STANTEC; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Brighton is seeking a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller. This role involves working on wastewater hydraulic modelling and developing solutions for complex water infrastructure challenges. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with strong adaptability and problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and various benefits for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Desire to specialize in the water industry.
• Able to remain calm in varying situations.
• Work effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support wastewater hydraulic modelling.
• Involved in model building and feasibility design.
• Contribute to innovative solutions for water infrastructure.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We are looking for a Graduate Urban Drainage Modeller to be based in Brighton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Working with major regulated water companies across the UK & Ireland, Stantec’s wastewater network modelling discipline has developed a reputation as one of the industry leaders.

As part of a multidisciplinary service, we engage with projects from conception through to delivery, driving innovation & excellence in everything we do. The variety in our work ensures our teams develop a broad skillset, with the opportunity to deliver projects which improve water quality, manage urban pollution and contribute to Stantec’s environmental commitments.

Working alongside senior wastewater network modellers, you will support on wastewater hydraulic modelling and model building, optioneering, and feasibility design projects. Your work will involve integrated urban drainage modelling, resilience and security of supply studies, surge analysis, and water quality modelling. You will contribute to the development of innovative solutions for complex water infrastructure challenges.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Wastewater Network Modellers here: https://www.stantec.com/uk/ideas/careers/my-stantec-story-investigating-career-in-wastewater-modelling-meghan-burn

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with a desire to specialise in the water industry), Hydraulic Engineering, Geography, or water-based subject i.e Hydrology, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• An adapter: you’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: you love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

Stantec is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.